This guide begins with a warning that can prevent a costly mistake: Michigan Tuition Grant is no longer available to students who did not initiate—meaning receive a paid award—in academic year 2023–24 or earlier. MI Student Aid says the program will permanently end September 30, 2029. A recent graduate should not plan on starting this grant for 2026–27.
For prior recipients who remain eligible, it is a need-based grant for Michigan undergraduates attending at least half-time at an eligible private, independent, nonprofit degree-granting college. FAFSA is due by July 1; the grant is restricted to tuition and mandatory fees, with a published annual maximum of $3,000. Payments depend on available funds and the college, which identifies eligible recipients.
Renewal requires financial need, Michigan residency, undergraduate status, at least half-time enrollment, a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, and satisfactory progress. Dependent students may also need their FAFSA contributors to meet residency rules. Up to 60 “check counts” equal ten full-time terms, and outside gift aid can reduce or cancel the grant. If you change colleges, notify MI Student Aid and confirm the new institution participates.
If you previously received the grant and are unsure whether you retain eligibility, check the MiSSG Student Portal or call MI Student Aid before paying a deposit. Request written confirmation of your initiated-recipient status, remaining eligibility, and FAFSA deadline. New students should explore the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and current programs rather than assuming this older grant’s rules apply to other aid.
Before accepting, request an individual estimate showing aid applied first, residual tuition, mandatory fees, and indirect costs. Confirm residency, credits, renewal, deadlines, and documents with the official program office; keep a copy and submission confirmation. If your situation is unclear, get a written answer from the campus before committing to tuition or housing.
Read the program profile and official FAFSA guide; ask the college for an individual balance review.
Michigan Tuition Grant — MI Student Aid, State of Michigan.
Funding and Annual Reports — MI Student Aid.
Checked October 13, 2026 against official sources. Eligibility, award amounts, funding, and dates can change by year and budget. A scholarship may cover only tuition or specified fees, not housing, meals, books, or transportation. File the FAFSA when applicable, confirm your balance with the financial-aid office, and do not pay third parties to apply.
Compare net cost and excluded charges before committing; the financial-aid office confirms eligibility and the final balance.
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Michigan Tuition Grant (MTG)
This guide begins with a warning that can prevent a costly mistake: Michigan Tuition Grant is no longer available to students who did not initiate—meaning receive a paid award—in academic year 2023–24 or earlier. MI Student Aid says the program will permanently end September 30, 2029. A recent graduate should not plan on starting this grant for 2026–27. For prior recipients who remain eligible, it is a need-based grant for Michigan undergraduates attending at least half-time
College financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
Sources & references
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MI Student Aid, State of Michigan · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website ↗
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MI Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official application and program information ↗
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MI Student Aid, State of Michigan · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Michigan Tuition Grant (MTG) ↗
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MI Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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